Jackson County property record for 523 John St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.61 acres (26,572 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Nov 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $4,400 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-04-253-004 |
| Primary APN | 14-04-253-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 26,572 sqft (0.61 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Deck Area | 449 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 523 JOHN ST |
|---|---|
| City | MURPHYSBORO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62966-2264 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SW NE .612 AC 491/321 571/464 529/324 712/674 2002/48529,48533 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MURPHYSBORO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of September 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 523 JOHN ST, MURPHYSBORO, IL 62966-2264 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 22, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 22, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jackson County |
| County Subdivision | Murphysboro Township |
| Municipality | Murphysboro City |
| Unified School District | Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,400.00 (+5.95%) Homeowner's exemption | $51,055 (+24.79%) Land $4,501 Building $46,554 | $153,165 (+24.79%) Land $13,503 Building $139,662 |
| 2024 | $4,153.00 (+4.79%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,963.00 Homeowner's exemption | $40,913 Land $3,333 Building $37,580 | $122,739 Land $9,999 Building $112,740 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2019
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 79% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MURPHYSBORO serves 10,241 people · EPA ID IL0770500 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 197 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| ClearWave Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| BLIP Networks Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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